Quinoa is one of the best ancient grains that you can feed your family and yourself! Boasting with high content of Protein to build muscles and cells; Fiber to eliminate all the toxins out of your system and build gut-friendly bacteria that are a MUST for your digestion and immune systems!
And look at the micro elements Quinoa offers! Obviously, it is just a scratch in naming what this grain offers to our well-being. Rather, it is its amazing ability to feed our bodies with all that we need. Ancient Incas took dried quinoa seeds with them as the ultimate nourishment before their long-lasting military and exploratory trips. Incas called quinoa “mother grain.”
Magnesium to avoid all those muscle cramps, poor sleep and other pains.
Vitamin B6 that serves as part of a huge system participating in enzyme reactions in amino acid, glucose, and lipid metabolism. Without it, our systems collapse, malfunction and call for immediate response.
Our food is our medicine. Incorporate quinoa in many of your recipes, sides and party dishes. It is versatile and can be mixed with salads, proteins without affecting the digestion. Literally, a golden grain.
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup diced, seeded, unpeeled cucumber
- 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano, drained
- 1 can (2.25 oz each) sliced ripe olives, drained
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1. Cook quinoa according to package directions, adding the salt.
- 2. Meanwhile, combine cucumber, drained tomatoes, olives, cheese and onion in large bowl; set aside.
- 3. Spread cooked quinoa in 13x9-inch baking dish. Cool slightly in refrigerator 5 minutes. Add quinoa to vegetable mixture; toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate until cold.
- Quinoa typically is found in the rice and pasta section of supermarkets. Rinse well before cooking to remove the natural bitter coating, if it is not pre-washed. Quinoa can be cooked the day before and stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator, if desired.
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35 thoughts on “Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Rich in Fiber and Vitamins”
I have never tried quinoa but this recipe looks like a delicious place to start. Healthy and Yummy equals perfect!
Another great way to cook Quinoa! Thanks for sharing, it looks delicious.
You know what? I think you may be an answer to a prayer. I’m going to have to definitely try this I’ve been getting these horrible cramps in my legs in the middle of the night. Who knows this could help. Thank you so much for sharing. I’m going to pin this one for sure.
My mother-in-law makes a lot of dishes with quinoa, but the texture is something that I just haven’t been able to get over. It just feels wrong in my mouth.
I have a left over uncooked quinoa sitting there for about three months now. time to use it all up with your healthy salad!
This looks scrumptious! I have really started liking quinoa and this looks great and light for summer!
I really like quinoa. It’s tasty and healthy and so easy to throw together in a dish. Your recipe looks goooood!
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Our family has a love/hate relationship with quinoa. I love it, the kids love it, but my husband won’t buy in! I love this recipe, so I am thinking he may just have to deal with it!
This looks good. I have yet to try quinoa. I keep meaning to, and just never get around to it.
I do like Quinoa. Recipe looks so good.
I love love Quinoa. It’s a little tricky for preparing it but I’m getting there – it’s so good and healthy at the same time. And this one looks delicious. I’m excited to try this recipe at home.
Healthy and delicious. I am looking for ways to prepare quinoa. Thanks for this.
That salad looks delicious. I heard about the many great benefits of quinoa.
Now this looks like a very healthy dish. Thanks for sharing.
This looks awesome. I put quinoa in soups and stews and have made it as a standalone side dish. I never knew to rinse it before cooking. This recipe looks great! Thanks.
I’ve never eaten Quinoa before but heard lots about it. Maybe it’s time I try it. Need to eat healthier.
I need this one as I need the protein, fiber and especially magnesium. I used to have magnesium supplement to prevent cramps.
Healthful snack for me. I might try this out too! Thanks for sharing.
Hmm, I am not sure about this. I’ve never had a great experience with quinoa. The recipe does sound good though. I love the idea of the veggies and the feta cheese. Feta cheese makes everything better! haha
I must say that quinoa is pretty awesome. I love replacing it for rice often. My husband loves it and doesn’t care for it other times. I one time made it with a chicken and broccoli asian meal and it was delicious! Thanks for sharing this amazing looking recipe with us!
I haven’t tried Quinoa yet. I need you taste a sample first. This recipe looks good and tempts me to give quinoa a try.
Oooo this sounds yummy!!!! quinoa has been one of my foods lately! Totally going to have to give this a try!
I’ve never tried this, Your salad looks delicious and tasty. My wife and I loves to make a fruit or vegetable salad, I’ll tell her to make this one.
I remember eating Quinoa as a kid, but wasn’t a big fan. I bet I’d like it now though. This looks really good.
Yum! We were just talking about how we should try making Quinoa at home. This might be the perfect way to start.
I love quinoa. This sounds amazing; I’ll have to try this one day instead of the mexican quinoa dish I usually make.
I was at a market place near my home today, and one of the vendors had many dishes made with quinoa; one in particular was a salad. I wanted to get that salad, and check it out so I could replicate it at home. I may try your yummy dish instead!
I’ve actually never had quinoa, but I love all of the other ingredients in this salad. Maybe this recipe should be my first taste of quinoa – it looks delicious!
I bought some recently but as yet have not tried to prepare it. I think I will try this recipe–it sounds delicious.
I like Quinoa, but haven’t been brave enough to try making it at home. This looks like a recipe I could handle and would be tasty!
I have never made anything with quinoa, but this seems like a good starter
That sounds absolutely delicious. I can’t wait to make this for my family!
I need to try to eat more Quinoa. I have had it with brown rice before but never in a salad like this.
I do like using quinoa in my recipes! I’d love to make some Mediterranean food like this. The veggies with the feta sound great.
I have never tried Quinoa. That salad looks delicious. Time to have a taste of the famous Quinoa.